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J. K. DIAMOND MACHINE FOR APPLYING FASTENERS TO BELTS, BLOW -OUT BOQTS,AND THE LIKE Filed p 1925 3'Sheets-Sheet 1 WKX A TTORNE Y8 July 27 1926.1,593,572

J. K. DIAMOND MACHINE FOR APPLYING FASTENERS TO BELTS, BLOW-OUT BOOTS,AND THE LIKE Filed Sept. 2 192a s sheets-shat 2 INVENTOR Z fa/715.5{Mb/W 54 as 51-22 A TTORNEY$ July 27,1926. 1,593,512

- J. K. DIAMOND CHINE FOR APPLYING FASTENERS T0 BELTS, BLOW-OUT BOOTS,AND THE LIKE Filed Sept. 28 1925 3 Sheots Sheot 5 r description tofollow.

PatentedJuly 27, 1926.

UNITE!) stares JAMES K. DIAMOND, OF GRAND'RAPIDS,

IIIICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR 'IO CLIPPER BELT BAUER COMPANY, OF GRAND RAIIDS,MICHIGAN.

MACHINE FOR APPLYING FASTENERfi 'IO Application filed September Myimproved fastener device is especially designed by me for applying suchfasteners although it; is well adapted for the applying of belt lacingfasteners to belts especially where machines of large capacity arereqnired. v

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide an improved fastener applying machine which is simpleand easy of operation and of very large capacity.

Second, to provide a machine of the class described having awide rangeof adaptability to articles of different thicknesses.

Third, to provide a machine of the class described by means of which thefasteners are very effectively applied.

Fourth, to provide in a machine of the class described a. means forstripping or removing the fastener supporting card therefrom after thefasteners have been placed in the machine.

Ubjects relating to details and economies of construction and operationof my invention will definitely appear from the detailed The inventionis clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of thisapplication, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front perspective view of a machine embodying the featuresof my invention.

Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 33of Figs. 5 and 8.

d is a front perspective view showing the stripper in actuated position.

Fig. 5 is a plan view, parts being omitted and other parts being brokenaway for corn venience in illustration.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary front perspective view with the stripper in itsretracted position.

Fig. 7 is an inverted view of the bed of the machine showing details ofthe movable jaw operating means.

Fig. 8 is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 88 of Figs. 3and 5.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary section corresponding to that of Fig.3 with fasteners-arranged in the holder, the operative BELTS, BLOVJ-OUTBOOTS, AND TIE-IE LIKE.

28, 1925. Serial No. 59,071.

relation of the stripper to the fastener holder card being indicated bydotted lines.

F ig. 10 is a detail section corresponding to Fig.9 of the jaws inclosed position.

11 is a detail view showing details of the actuating means for thestripper.

Tn the drawings similar reference characters refer to like parts in allof the views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the directionof the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawings, the pedestal 1 is of suitable character tosupport the bed of the machine which comprises a base section 2 and atop section 3, the bed being made sectional for convenience in manufacture.

The machine illustrated is power operated, the shaft 1 being providedwith a pulley 5 and with an automatic throw-out clutch mechanismdesignated generally by the nameral 6, this clutch mechanism beingcontrolled from the foot pedal 7. The details of the clutch are notillustrated but it will be sufficient to state that it is adapted tothrow out on each complete actuation.

The foot pedal 7 has a second actuating lever 8 associated therewith andprovided with a pedal 9 projecting at thefront of the machine,,the pedalbeing shown swung up against the pedestal in Fig. 1. This second lever 8is provided with a hook 10 engaging the pedal 7 so that the pedal '5 maybe operated independently of the lever 8 or actuation of the lever 8will actuate the pedal.

The bed member 3 is provided with a seat 11 for the relatively fixed oranvil jaw 12, this jaw being adjustably mounted on the seat, and is arelatively fixed jaw in opera tion. The jaw 12 is adjust-ably secured toits seat by means of the bolts 13 engaging the longitudinal slots 14.A11 adjusting wedge 16 engages the rear inclined edge 1'? of the jaw,the wedge being provided with an adjusting screw 18 having a hand wheel19. This adjustment provides for adaptation of the machine to differentthicknesses of material in which the fasteners are to be set.

Below t-hefront end of the jaw 12 is an upwardly facing curved bearing20 for the coacting aw 21, this jaw 21 being segmental in cross sectionand rotatably supported in the bearing. The jaw 21 is provided with asegment 22 having curved segmental ways 23 at each side. These ways areengaged by rollers 24 which hold the jaw 551 to its hearing. The rack 25reciprocates in ways 25 in the bed member 2 of the machine. This rack isactuated from the connecting rod 26 engaging the crank 27 on the shaftl. The shaft 41 is provided with drum 28 with which the brake bandcoacts, this brake band being adjusted by means of the screw 30, thebrake serving to prevent overthrow of the shaft/l. v

To prevent injury to the par s, th connecting rod 26 is provided with ayielding connection to the rack 25, this connection consisting of thetubular conpling member 31 having a resilient block therein coastingwith the thrust member 33 on the end of the connecting rod. Agland-like retaining member 34 thrust member 33. This member 84 may beadjusted to talre up any los rnotion between the parts in the normaloperation but the block 32 will yield when the parts are subj ected toundue stress.

The jaw 21 is provided witha fastener holder having a series ot'transr-erse slots 36 therein adapted to receive the fasteners 37. Thisholder 35. is pivoted at 38 on a bar 39 mounted onthe upper side oi thejaw 21 thereby permitting limited. pivotal movement of the holder 35.The aw 21 is pro vided with a race member 40 of suitable wear resistingmaterial.

The holder has a hole 41 therein extending transversely through theslots 86 to receive the fastener retaining pin This fastener retaining;pin is carried by slide 43 reciprocating in the way 44 pfoj ting; at theside of the machine. This slide is provided with a handle The hole ll ofthe i: tener holder is substantially the axial center of the rotatingjaw so that the r: on of tin jaw does not put undue stress ripen the pinwhile the pin is in engageniient. I

ll ith thisa rangement a set of l"ll"Oi1(-B1 S supported b; card 4-;(5are placer i the holder and the slide 43 actuated to engage the pinthereby securing the tasteners in the holder.

1 also provide means for discngagin card or stripping" the card from the:teners, and this in the embodiment ill lStlzTul'itl consists of thestripper 4-7 havin c, a pinrality of tin ers or teeth 48 adapter toenter slits 49 in tne jaw 12 wh i the :l ipper inretracted position, thestripper be A jected tofiengage the card 46, the fineers or teethpassing between the fasteners.

The supporting and operating means "for the stripper, in the structureillustrated, comprises pin 50 engagi the forwardly w wdfilbtfi i t tipper. The rea and the w nner is o n a y in is provided for this at jaw12 which is slotted at 55 to receive the lower end of the lever. Thislever is provided with a finger 55 engaging the inclined rear end of thestripper and a second linger ci'igages the under side oi the stripper.

A spring 58 is connected at 59 to the lever and at 60 to the stripper,the connection 60 being well toward the forward end of the pper.

i this supporting and operating means, 1 the lever 53 is movedforwardly, the r per is actuated with a combined reciprocating andtilting movement, engaging the fastener card and stripping it from thehooks oi": the fastener.

To further control the path movement of the stripper, a forwardly curvedguide bearing 62 is provided for the rear end of the stripper, see Fig.11 The stripper is returned to its retracted position by means of thecoiled spring 63.

My improved machine is of very large capacit 7 and is operated withlittle effort on.

the part 01"- the operator. 7

The structure illustrated is, as stated, especially designed for theapplying o'i' fasted ers to the edges of blowout boots and the like. tis, however, well adapted for use in applying fasteners of thistypegenerally.

I have illustrated and described my invention in an embodiment which Ihave fonnd very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate ordescribe certain modifications and adaptations as I believe thedisclosure will enable those skilled in the art toonr.

"aw said stripper havin a forwardly in i 7 a l b clined slot therein anda downwardly inclined rear end, a su iporting pin engaging said slot,forwardly curved guide for the rear end of said stripper, an actuatinglever having a pair of spaced fingers, one of which engages the underside of said stripper and the other the said inclined rear end thereof,

and spring connected to the top of said stripper member in rontof thesaid supporting pin and tothe said lever vh-ereby the stripper memberisactuated with a combined reciprocatingand swinging movement.

2. In a structure of the class described, the C m i i n of a .i' hav g ap r li y le eimdi e its i itsfacea semi-namesa le law a heme. darted. sn

A lever 53 is pivoted at 5st on the ell) CI I

port a plurality of fasteners operatively associated with said jaws, astripper provided with teeth spaced to enter the slits in said jaw, saidstripper having a slot therein, a supporting pin engaging said slot, anactuating lever having a pair of spaced ting" one of which engages theunder side of said stripper and the other the rear end thereot.

jaw, a fastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fastenersoperatively associated with said jaws, a stripper provided with teethspaced to enter the slots of said fixed jaw, said stripper being mountedfor combined reciprocating and swinging movement, and means foractuating said stripper.

4:. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a jawhaving a slitted face, a coacting rotatably mounted jaw, a fastenerholding means operatively associated with said rotatable jaw to supportthe fasteners in an outwardly inclined relation to said fixed jaw whenthe movable jaw is in its initial position, a stripper having aplurality 0t lingers adapted to be retracted into said slits, and meansfor actuating said stripper.

5. In. a structure of the class described, the combination of a jawhaving a slitted face, a coacting jaw, a fastener holding meansoperatively associated with said jaws, a stripper having a plurality offingers adapted to be retracted into said slits, and means "foractuating said s ripper.

6. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a jawhaving a plurality of slits in the face thereof, a coacting jaw, afastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fasteners operativelyassociated with said jaws, and a stripper provided with teeth so spacedto be retractible intosaid slits and adapted when the stripper isactuated to pass between the fasteners supported by said holder.

7. In a structure of the class described, the combination of coactingjaws, a fastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fasteners inspaced relation operatively associated with said jaws, a stripperprovided with teeth spaced to pass between the tasteners supported bysaid holder, said stripper being mounted for combined reciprocating andoutward swinging movement on its work stroke, and means for actuatingsaid stripper.

8. In a structure of the class described, the combination of coactingjaws, a fastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fasteners inspaced relation operatively associated with said jaws, a stripperprovided with teeth spaced to pass between the tenors supported by saidholder, and means for actuating said stripper.

9. in a structure of the class described. the combination of coactingjaws, a fastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fas teners inspaced relation operatively associated with said jaws, a slide movabletrans-- versely of said jaws and provided with a tastene retaining pinadapted to retain the fastenerswithin said holder and engageabletherewith l the reciprocation of said slide, a stripper provided withteeth spaced to pass between. the tasteners mounted in said holder, andmeans for actuating said stripper.-

it). in a structure of the class described, the combination with a bed,of an anvil jaw member mounted thereon, said bed having an upwardlyfacing bearing disposed transverselybelow said jaw, a coacting movablejawmeinber of segmental cross section rotatal'ily mounted in saidbearing, a transversely sl ted iastenerholder mounted on said mo tblejaw member for limited pivotai movement, said fastener holder memberhaving longitudinal hole adapted to receive apin transversely throughsaid slots, a slide, and a retaining pin ca ried by said slide andaligned with said hole in said tastener member, said pin being disposedarrially oi said rotatable jaw.

11. In a structure 01 the class described, the combination of coactingjaws, one of which rotatably mounted, a transversely slotted fastenerholder mounted on said rotatable jaw member -for limited pivotalmovement, said fastener holder member having a longitudinal hole adaptedto receive a pin transversely through said slots, a slide, and aretaining pin carried by said slide and aligned with said hole in saidfastener memher, said pin being disposed axially 01 said rotatable jaw.

12. In a structure of the class described,

the combination or": coacting jaws, a transversely slotted fastenerholder operatively associated with said jaws and having a hole thereinadapted to receive a pin transversely tl'irough said slots, a slide, anda retaining pincarried by said slide and aligned with said hole in saidfastener member.

13. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a bed, ajaw mounted on said bed, said bed having an upwardly tacing bearingdisposed transversely below said jaw, coasting jaw rotatably supportedin said bearing, a segment on said rotating aw provided with a curvedway, a slidably mounted rack coacting with said segment, a rollermounted on said bed to coact with said way for holding said rotating jawin its let. in a structure of the class described, the combination of abed, a j aw mounted on saio. bed, said bed having an upwardly facingbearing disposed transversely below said jaw, a co cting jaw rotatablysupported in said bearing, a segmei'it on said rotating aw, a slidablymounted rack coacting with said segment, an actuating means having ayielding thrust connection to said rack, and a f stener holder adaptedto support a plurality of fasteners carried by said rotatable jaw.

15. In a structure of the class described, the combination of an anviljaw, a coacting jaw rotatably mo nted, a segment on said ,rotatingjawpro ided with a curved wry, slidabiy mounted rack enacting with said'ient, a roller coacting with said way for 1 ng said rotating jaw in itsbearing, an actuating means having a yieldable connection to said rack,and a fastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fastenersoperatively associated with said jaws.

16. In a structure of the class described, the combination of an anviljaw, a coacting bly mounted jaw, a segment on said m aw, a slidablymounted rack coacting with said segment, an actuating means havingyieldable connection to said rack, and a fastener holder adapted tosupport a plurality of fasteners operatively associated with said jaws.

17. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a bed, ajaw mounted on said bed, said bed having an upwardly facirig' bearingdisposed transversely below said jaw, a coacting jaw rotatably supportedin said bearing, means for actuating said rotating jaw, and a fastenerholder adapted to support a plurality of fasteners pivotally mounted onsaid rotatable jaw for limited movement thereon.

18. In a structure of the class described, the combination of a bed, ananvil jaw mounted on said bed, said bed having an-upwardly facingbearing disposed transversely below said jaw, a coacting jaw rotatablysupported in said bearing, means for actuating said rotating jaw, and afastener holder adapted to support a plurality of fasteners operativelyassociated with said jaws.

a curved bearing disposed transversely of said anvil jaw, a coacting jawof segmental cross section mounted in said bearing, and a fastenerholder mounted on said rotating jaw.

21. In a structure of the class described,

the con'ibination of an anvil jaw member, a

coacting rotatable jaw of segmental cross section, and a fastenerholding means our *ied by said rotating jaw.

22. In a structure of the class described, the combination of an anviljaw member, bearing disposed transversely below said anvil jaw, acoacting segmental jaw mounted in said bearing the axis of the rotatingjaw being in'approximately the plane of the face of the anvil jawmember, and a fastener holder operatively associated with said jaws.

:28. In a structure of the class described, the combination of arelatively fixed jaw, a enacting segmental rotatable jaw mounted belowsaid lined jaw with its axis in approximately the plane of the face ofthe fixed jaw, and a fastener holding means operatively associated withsaid jaws.

In a structure of the class described, the combination of an adjustablymounted anvil aw member, a coacting jaw rotatably mounted below saidanvil jaw member, and a fastener holder mounted on said rotating jaw.

25. In a structure of the class described, the combination of anadjustably mounted anvil jaw member, a coacting jaw rotatably mountedbelow said anvil jaw member, and a fastener holder means operat-ivelyasso-' ciated with said jaws.

In a structure of the class described, the combination of a pair ofcoacting jaws, a fastener holder adapted to receive a plurality offasteners, and a stripper operatively associated with said jaws andfastener holder and reacting therewith, for the purpose specified.

In witness my hand.

whereof I have hereunto set JAMES K. DIAMOND.

